Polychrome Majolica Jug – Central And Southern Italy, 18th Century

Polychrome Majolica Jug – Central and Southern Italy, 18th Century
Interesting polychrome majolica jug from Central or Southern Italy, dating to the late 18th century.
The jug features an ovoid body resting on a circular foot, with a tall flared neck, a wide pouring spout and a shaped handle at the back.
The hand-painted decoration, executed on a white glazed ground, depicts a charming architectural landscape featuring a church and its bell tower, surrounded by stylized natural scenery. The composition is painted in shades of ochre yellow, green, blue and manganese brown.
The shoulder is embellished with an elegant band of large blue scrolls, while the upper rim features a geometric decoration in yellow and brown tones.
The piece is an attractive example of 18th-century Italian traditional pottery, characterized by lively colours and spontaneous decorative painting.
The jug retains its original aged patina and shows signs of age, glaze wear and some minor chips, consistent with its period and use.
Origin: Central and Southern Italy.
Period: Late 18th century.
Material: Polychrome majolica.
Dimensions: Height 30 cm; maximum diameter 20 cm.